Metal cutting Machine Tool Nomenclature and Classification
Metal cutting machine tools are essential machinery components that are applied to manufacture metal parts used in various industries. Metal cutting machine tools can be classified into several basic types based on their application, capability, design and process. In order to facilitate the selection and operation of metal cutting machine tools, it is useful to standardize their nomenclature and classification. To this end, the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has developed a standard that defines the nomenclature and classification of metal cutting machine tools.
The ISO standard defines the following nomenclature for metal cutting machine tools:
Type: Used for the basic type of machine tool, including drilling, milling, broaching and grinding
Category: Used for the primary classification within the type, including horizontal, vertical and combination
Group: Used for the precise classification of machines within the category, such as gantry, knee and gang
Series: Used to designate the series within the group, such as geared head, spindle speed and feed rate
For the classification of machine tools, the ISO standard defines several basic categories, including horizontal, vertical and combination. These categories are further broken down into subcategories, such as stationary and motorized. Each of these subcategories may have further subdivisions based on the design and process of the machine. For example, a horizontal machine may be sub-categorized as a gantry, knee or gang machine.
Combination machines are the most versatile type of metal cutting machine tools. These machines can perform different types of operations and are capable of mounting multiple tools simultaneously. Combination machines are further sub-categorized according to their application. These machines can be broadly categorized as drilling machines, milling machines, broaching machines and grinding machines.
The ISO standard also defines additional nomenclature for classifying specific features of metal cutting machine tools. For example, features such as motoring, feed rates and spindle speeds can all be described with a set of standardized terms. This classification system allows engineers and operators to quickly identify the features of a machine tool, making the selection and operation easier.
Overall, the standardization of the nomenclature and classification of metal cutting machine tools is beneficial for all stakeholders, including machine tool manufacturers, operators, engineers and buyers. The standardized nomenclature and classification system provides a universal reference for metal cutting machine tool nomenclature and classification, making the selection, use and maintenance of metal cutting machine tools easier, safer and more efficient.
